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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Boston Metro South

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Boston Metro South? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Tosca restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3554)
$50 and over
Italian
Hingham
About the restaurant
Tosca is the flagship restaurant of Eat Well Inc. Open for dinner only, Tosca is located on historic Hingham Harbor and offers creative regional Italian cuisine focusing on fresh New England flavors and local, seasonal ingredients. Constructed in the 1910 Granary Marketplace building, the award-winning restaurant boasts a theatrical setting with exposed brick, imported tiles, mahogany woods, and an open kitchen from which executive chef Divino Costa takes center stage.

Tosca can also provide a setting for business dinners and meetings to weddings and showers to anniversaries and birthdays. Whether you choose the Classic, Rustic look of The Wine Room or the sophisticated, continental flavor of The Salon, it will set the stage for a grand event or intimate celebration Contact Event Manager Kari Buttkus at 781-740-0800 for details.


Top review
Edward
Dined 2 days ago
Tosca delivers on its reputation as an upscale food experience with high end dining, attention to detail, a deep wine and cocktail list and attentive service.
A photo of Alma Nove restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5702)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Hingham
About the restaurant
Paul Wahlberg presents Alma Nove, a stylish and contemporary restaurant and bar offering classic Italian cuisine amid the bountiful flavors of the surrounding Mediterranean. Located in the historic Hingham Shipyard steps from the beautiful shoreline of Hingham Bay, guests can enjoy a scenic view whether they dine inside with panoramic floor to ceiling windows or on the patio furnished with lounge furniture and a fire pit. The wine list at Alma Nove is approachable, affordable and fun, very similar to the menu.


Top review
KenanVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Alma Nove is always great and we are never disappointed. Food is great, service top notch and always good value. Then there are some really great desserts no to be missed.
A photo of BOCCA restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1851)
$30 and under
Italian
Fairhaven
About the restaurant
BOCCA is serving the finest Italian dining in the region. Formerly known as The Pasta House, BOCCA has a modern eclectic ambiance, top quality food and wine, endless variety, and impeccable service. We source the freshest ingredients including local produce, seafood, and meats, to bring you the highest quality on all of your favorite menu items.

BOCCA offers a gluten free menu for guests who wish to enjoy a traditional gluten free Italian experience. The grille guarantees satisfaction with each and every bite, constantly researching the best and finest recipes to best serve the people of the community Your Satisfaction Is Our Livelihood!

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Karen
Dined 5 days ago
Great food! Huge servings, enough to bring some home for another meal. Our waitress was excellent- friendly, attentive, and professional. Will definitely return.
A photo of One Bistro restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2536)
$30 and under
Continental
Norwood
About the restaurant
Opened in October of 2002 and located south of Boston, on Route 1 (the Auto Mile) next to the Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Hotel, this popular neighborhood restaurant and bar attracts loyal diners from Norwood, Boston, Providence, Dedham, Sharon, Stoughton, Westwood and beyond. The eclectic menu features a combination of French, American and New England influences, all made with the highest quality ingredients and prepared fresh to your order.
Top review
Linda
Dined 7 days ago
I had dinner with a colleague at the One Bistro in Norwood on a Tuesday night. This was my second visit to One Bistro. I had a great experience the first time so I was eager to visit again. We arrived for our 6:15 reservation, which I made with ease through the Opentable link on the One Bistro's website, and were promptly greeted and led to our table. We were staying at the hotel for a company training and we had a large, scrumptious lunch and fresh baked snacks there earlier in the day. For this reason we decided to skip appetizers. Our server Arcely, greeted us warmly, and then brought over the bread basket- with warm rolls and a delightful cranberry bread. We both ordered a glass of wine. For an entree, I followed my knowledgeable colleague's lead and ordered the Steak Frites- with a modification- we opted for the mashed potatoes instead of the Truffle Parmesan Fries. Make no mistake, I enjoy Truffle Fries but it was a cold night and the substitution of mashed potatoes sounded like an excellent idea. Our server graciously made this modification for us. From the moment I sank my teeth into the perfectly cooked steak tips, I knew this was a dining experience I'd savor. The meat was incredibly tender, seasoned well, and cooked to absolute perfection. The mashed potatoes were a great choice, they were creamy, buttery, and when combined on the fork with a bite of Steak, Pan Jus and Bleu Cheese crumbles, made for a delicious combination. I ate every bite on my plate,which was tough as it was a large portion, but somehow I managed! For dessert I had the Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding- this was the perfect ending. The custard was moist and the topping was buttery, and rich. I love pecans so this whole combination worked for me. The creaminess of the vanilla Gelato brought it all together I somehow managed to eat more than half of my dessert. Overall, we had excellent service, a great atmosphere and a delicious meal. My only point of contention is that I live o
A photo of Amelia's restaurant
4.7
4.7 (3383)
$31 to $50
Italian
Stoughton
About the restaurant
Offering a menu reminiscent of northern Italy’s trattorias with farm to table ingredients, Amelia’s creates a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere in a suburban setting. Our extensive wine list and fine selections of cocktails and single malts complement our most tender and flavorful steaks. An abundance of fresh pastas and homemade desserts showcases our kitchen’s creativity and passion.

Our attire guidelines

Amelia's strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We kindly suggest that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. Thank you for not wearing excessively revealing clothing including exposed undergarments, clothing emitting marijuana odor, and clothing with offensive language or graphics. We appreciate your cooperation.

Top review
Michelle
Dined 2 days ago
The ambiance was nice though loud. The waiter was attentive and apologetic when the bar was backed up with our drinks. We had the oysters, goat cheese dip, the special of the day, and the filet mignon. The oysters were delicious and the goat cheese dip was fantastic though we could have used more crackers for it. The special was amazing and the filet was perfectly cooked and tasty. The only issue I can complain about is the "service fee" that was added to the bill that we did not expect. The bill explained: "As the cost of doing business in Boston has increased dramatically in the past couple of years, our ability to increase the wages of our kitchen staff has been limited. A 3% kitchen appreciation fee helps us offset that. If you would like to have this fee removed from your check, please let us know." I did not have it removed but thinking about it later, I may have them remove it in the future. We all have experienced increased costs, and I'm not sure the service fee added is the way to offset those costs as a restaurant. I might rather see them raise the price of certain meals or sides by $1 which would make it more clear what the final cost of the meal is. For me, it was not about the actual money (which was only about $5), more about the unexpected add-on of the fee. Anyhow, we will be back to enjoy the delicious food and lovely atmosphere despite the added fee.
A photo of Tropeiros Grill (Formerly Brazilian Grill) - Dartmouth restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2082)
$31 to $50
Brazilian Steakhouse
Dartmouth
About the restaurant
The Churrascaria Tropeiro's grill - Dartmouth offers an authentic Brazilian dining experience as we serve you Churrasco a Rodizio, which means “Rotisserie Barbeque.” We also offer a full salad bar of soups, fresh salads, cheese, hot entrees and side dishes. And the best part? It’s all you can eat! Come hungry and enjoy your dining experience here with us. Coming Soon TROPEIRO'S WORCESTER,MA
Top review
Ashlee
Dined 4 days ago
Was my first time going the food was amazing .Will deff be coming back !
A photo of Lucca - Rockland restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1331)
$30 and under
Italian
Rockland
About the restaurant
Lucca South Shore is the newest and fourth location for Lucca restaurant group. Featuring two bars, two patios, a large dining room, multiple areas to host large parties and ample parking. Lucca South Shore allows you to enjoy the Lucca experience without heading in to Boston. With a reputation for award winning wine lists, Lucca South Shore features numerous carefully curated offerings. Our cocktail program has been elevated to offer both classic and innovative cocktails as well as an assortment of cocktails on draft.
The property has over three acres; future plans include designing and creating a Chef's garden to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
We hadn’t been in awhile. The food, service & ambience is amazing. So glad we have this on the south shore! Try the shishito peppers as an app. Best we’ve ever had!
A photo of Sorelle restaurant
4.7
4.7 (70)
$31 to $50
Italian
Abington
About the restaurant
Sorelle is located on the site of the former Vin & Eddie’s, a local favorite that closed its doors in 2016. The restaurant has undergone major renovations including a brand-new bar, an outdoor patio, new furniture and a lighter, more contemporary look. Stop on in and join us for lunch or dinner, We can't wait to see you!
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Niccole
Dined 4 days ago
We love Sorelle. I’ve never had a bad meal there whether it be an app or a full entree and desert.
A photo of Porticello Restaurant restaurant
4.6
4.6 (824)
$30 and under
Italian
South Easton
About the restaurant
At Porticello Restaurant located in South Easton, MA, the quality of our service is only surpassed by the excellence of our food. We have been serving the most exquisite Italian cuisine and we think it's time that you experience it for yourself. As you enter Porticello Restaurant let yourself be whisked away by sights, sounds, and aromas… but that is just the beginning. Specializing in all the finest Italian entrees from savory pasta to fresh salads we guarantee one visit will keep you coming again and again. Stop by and see for yourself what makes us unique!
Top review
Eileen
Dined 4 days ago
Porticello’s is one of our favorite local restaurants, and has been for many years, great food, great service and fabulous bartenders!
A photo of The Venetian Restaurant restaurant
4.4
4.4 (1254)
$30 and under
Italian
Hingham
About the restaurant
Partners, Eric Papachristos and Chef Paul King have brought The Venetian back to its glory days. Chef Paul focuses on the classics of neighborhood Italian American cuisine, homemade pasta, steaks & chops straight from the butcher, Craft cocktails, and an impressive Italian & American wine list. A fresh renovation has brought 1950’s elegance of black tin-ceilings, red leather tufted booths, and chandeliers to the South Shore.The Venetian – A Weymouth Tradition, Reimagined.
Top review
Mark
Dined 3 days ago
Thoroughly enjoyed our drinks and food and waitress optavia was amazing!
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